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US food company Sovos Brands has concluded the acquisition of Birch Benders, which produces pancake, waffle mixes, toaster waffles and baking cups.
Nutrition company ADM and beef patty producer Marfrig have launched their joint venture (JV) called PlantPlus Foods to sell plant-based food products.
The Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) reportedly voted in favour of allowing restaurants and shops to use meat-related words to describe plant-based foods.
Canadian plant-based meat manufacturer Modern Meat has signed a distribution agreement with Grey Jay Sales and Distribution to bolster its presence in the Ontario market.
Funds advised by Equistone Partners Europe have signed an agreement to divest their majority stake in Netherlands-based speciality meat manufacturer Group of Butchers to Dutch investment firm Parcom Private Equity.
US-based International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has opened a new innovation centre for its Taste division in Dubai, UAE.
Swedish vegetable oils and fats producer AAK has acquired the remaining 31% stake in its Indian oils and fats joint venture AAK Kamani.
Danone business Nutricia has acquired blended meals producer Real Food Blends for an undisclosed sum.
US-based greenhouse construction company AppHarvest has opened its 2.76-million-square-foot greenhouse in Morehead, Kentucky.
Israel-based cultivated beef steaks producer Aleph Farms has launched the 'Aleph Zero' programme, which aims to produce cell-based meat in outer space.
